Behind the Care: NFDA’s Role in Funeral Service

Genevieve welcomes NFDA spokesperson Alysse Worland to explore advocacy, education, and connection in funeral service. They discuss supporting last responders, developing future leaders, and helping families understand their choices through accessible resources and professional guidance. During th…

What History Reveals About How We Mourn

Genevieve talks with UK historian Helen Frisby about her book Traditions of Death and Burial, tracing British funeral customs from 1066 to 2000, the shift from community rituals to private funerals, post‑COVID direct cremation, and the rise of school‑based death education. Buy Helen's book Traditi…

How NMFH Celebrates Dia de los Muertos Every Day

November is an action packed month here at the museum. While the world payed homage to our dearly departed during the first two days of the month, we at the National Museum of Funeral History celebrate Dia de los Muertos all across the year. In this episode you'll learn why relatives use donuts a…

25 Million Urns Are Sitting in Closets: Why National Cremation Placement Day Exists

Honnalora Hubbard, regional manager for Cold Spring's Southeastern Division, joins the show to introduce National Cremation Placement Day, a new nationwide initiative launching October 17, 2026, the inaugural year and the 150th anniversary of cremation in the United States. Cold Spring, a 127 year…

A Funeral Director’s Lessons from an Airplane Crash

Genevieve speaks with funeral director and author Jay Jacobson about the United Flight 232 disaster, the birth of organized disaster mortuary response, and how crisis, caregiving, and changing technology shaped his leadership philosophy and his book Lead by Legendary Example. Order Jay's book Lead…

Never Forget: A 9/11 Tribute on Wheels

Genevieve welcomes Tony Esposito, a New York native whose 1979 Camaro serves as a moving tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Tony shares his experiences working at the World Trade Center, the personal connections that continue to shape his remembrance of that day, and why educating you…

How a Biker's Grief Sparked a Movement to End the Silence

Stephanie Lopez of Throttle & Therapy shares how riding became her outlet after losing her mother in traumatic circumstances. She explains why the car and motorcycle communities often resist talking about mental health, and how Throttle & Therapy built a safe space for riders, veterans, and anyone …

How Exhibits Come to Life at The National Museum of Funeral History

Genevieve sits down with longtime collaborator and fabricator Dan Blanton to recount how trade‑show expertise, bold ideas, and careful engineering brought major museum projects to life, from The Pope Exhibit and Shroud of Turin to Thanks for the Memories and modern immersive displays. Plan your vi…

Whispers of Butterflies: Messages from Heaven

How does one woman's unique approach to art and nature inspire her work? Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez hosts Ashley Worhol on "The Final Curtain Never Closes." Ashley's art features preserved butterflies and taxidermy, driven by her spiritual connection to nature. She raises butterflies like monarchs …

End‑of‑Life Choices that Support the Living

Funeral director and museum board member Bob Arrington joins Genevieve to explore why end‑of‑life planning matters, how thoughtful services support grief, and why funerals are for the living as much as the dead. A grounded conversation on preparation, celebration, and caring for families in their h…